We are excited to announce open auditions for the long running mystery, The Mousetrap, directed by Peter McElhinney, and assistant directed by Benjamin Medeiros!
Auditions will be held on Sunday, October 1st and Monday, October 2nd, at 7:00 pm with callbacks (if needed) on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm - all at the Footlighters Playhouse.
PERFORMANCES:
February 2, 3, 9, 10 & 17 at 7:30pm and February 4 & 18 at 2:00pm.
AUDITION INFO:
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. To prepare, sides are posted HERE. Accents are encouraged!
Actors are asked to sign up for an audition slot. To sign up for a slot, you must 1) complete the audition form, 2) upload acting experience list and headshot, and 3) schedule your audition slot, all done HERE.
*Groups will be seen in hour long slots over the two evenings.*
*Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.*
*All conflicts must be indicated on the audition form (these will be taken into consideration during the casting process)*
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be sporadic at first, with a small number of weekday evenings in October and November based on cast and theater availability. Rehearsals will begin 3 times a week in December on Sunday afternoons, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
PLOT SUMMARY:
A timeless tale of “whodunnit,” Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. But a police sergeant unexpectedly arrives, worried that a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor. Before he can investigate, one of the guests is killed, starting an investigation into the lives and histories of everyone there. One of them is the killer, and another one of them may be next. Will the police be able to solve the case before another “mouse” falls? The world’s longest continuously running play for over 60 years, The Mousetrap continues to delight and intrigue mystery lovers of all ages.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
*All roles are open to any ethnicity and gender identification. The age range listed calls for a performer who can play a certain age.*
MOLLIE RALSTON – Female - late 20s - late 30s: Efficient, nervous, likes things a certain way - easily unsettled when they don’t go that way. A kind soul with an open mind - but that open mind can also lead to suspicion. People’s traits don’t put her at unease - but circumstances do.
GILES RALSTON – Male - late 20s - early 40s: Untrusting of people, wants to be in charge and respected, but doesn’t always have the wherewithal to do so, relies heavily on Mollie but would never admit it to others or himself. Puts out a very masculine face for the world - is that him, or is it a mask?
CHRISTOPHER WREN – Male - 20s - 30s: A true individual - his flair and acid tongue do not conform to the proper British way of life. He sticks out like a sore thumb holding a fine tea cup - and it doesn’t bother him in the least. His personality is even bigger than he lets out – we want to see even more playfulness and flare boiling under his surface.
MRS. BOYLE – Female - 50s - 70s: Commanding and nasty woman. You pay her respect not because she’s earned it, but because you just don’t want to deal with her.
MAJOR METCALF – Male - 30s - 60s: British military through and through. Efficient, official, and somewhat aloof. He’s not one for small talk and plays things close to the vest. Is it his duty, or is he hiding something from the others?
MISS CASEWELL – Female - 20s - 30s: Guarded yet outspoken, sophisticated yet unique, she does not pretend to play the traditional English woman, which puts others at unease.
PARAVICINI – Male/Female - 30s - 70s: The “unexpected guest” in every way - as an eccentric stranded foreigner, there is a clear “otherness” about Paravicini, with many layers to hide behind.
DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROTTER – Male - 20s - early 30s: A Detective who is learning on the job - he is clever, but is he clever enough to complete the maze he finds himself in among these characters and achieve his objective?
*For questions regarding auditions or if you are unable to attend either night of auditions, please contact the Director at petermcelhinney@comcast.net*
*Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.*
*The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. Click here for directions to the Playhouse.*
Auditions will be held on Sunday, October 1st and Monday, October 2nd, at 7:00 pm with callbacks (if needed) on Tuesday, October 3rd at 7:00 pm - all at the Footlighters Playhouse.
PERFORMANCES:
February 2, 3, 9, 10 & 17 at 7:30pm and February 4 & 18 at 2:00pm.
AUDITION INFO:
Auditions will consist of readings from the script. To prepare, sides are posted HERE. Accents are encouraged!
Actors are asked to sign up for an audition slot. To sign up for a slot, you must 1) complete the audition form, 2) upload acting experience list and headshot, and 3) schedule your audition slot, all done HERE.
*Groups will be seen in hour long slots over the two evenings.*
*Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.*
*All conflicts must be indicated on the audition form (these will be taken into consideration during the casting process)*
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals will be sporadic at first, with a small number of weekday evenings in October and November based on cast and theater availability. Rehearsals will begin 3 times a week in December on Sunday afternoons, and Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
PLOT SUMMARY:
A timeless tale of “whodunnit,” Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap strands seven strangers at Monkswell Manor during a blizzard. But a police sergeant unexpectedly arrives, worried that a murderer-at-large is among the guests of the Manor. Before he can investigate, one of the guests is killed, starting an investigation into the lives and histories of everyone there. One of them is the killer, and another one of them may be next. Will the police be able to solve the case before another “mouse” falls? The world’s longest continuously running play for over 60 years, The Mousetrap continues to delight and intrigue mystery lovers of all ages.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
*All roles are open to any ethnicity and gender identification. The age range listed calls for a performer who can play a certain age.*
MOLLIE RALSTON – Female - late 20s - late 30s: Efficient, nervous, likes things a certain way - easily unsettled when they don’t go that way. A kind soul with an open mind - but that open mind can also lead to suspicion. People’s traits don’t put her at unease - but circumstances do.
GILES RALSTON – Male - late 20s - early 40s: Untrusting of people, wants to be in charge and respected, but doesn’t always have the wherewithal to do so, relies heavily on Mollie but would never admit it to others or himself. Puts out a very masculine face for the world - is that him, or is it a mask?
CHRISTOPHER WREN – Male - 20s - 30s: A true individual - his flair and acid tongue do not conform to the proper British way of life. He sticks out like a sore thumb holding a fine tea cup - and it doesn’t bother him in the least. His personality is even bigger than he lets out – we want to see even more playfulness and flare boiling under his surface.
MRS. BOYLE – Female - 50s - 70s: Commanding and nasty woman. You pay her respect not because she’s earned it, but because you just don’t want to deal with her.
MAJOR METCALF – Male - 30s - 60s: British military through and through. Efficient, official, and somewhat aloof. He’s not one for small talk and plays things close to the vest. Is it his duty, or is he hiding something from the others?
MISS CASEWELL – Female - 20s - 30s: Guarded yet outspoken, sophisticated yet unique, she does not pretend to play the traditional English woman, which puts others at unease.
PARAVICINI – Male/Female - 30s - 70s: The “unexpected guest” in every way - as an eccentric stranded foreigner, there is a clear “otherness” about Paravicini, with many layers to hide behind.
DETECTIVE SERGEANT TROTTER – Male - 20s - early 30s: A Detective who is learning on the job - he is clever, but is he clever enough to complete the maze he finds himself in among these characters and achieve his objective?
*For questions regarding auditions or if you are unable to attend either night of auditions, please contact the Director at petermcelhinney@comcast.net*
*Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.*
*The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. Click here for directions to the Playhouse.*